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Apportionment change: Only citizens count for Congressional representation.

This Act fundamentally changes how population is counted for the purpose of allocating seats in the House of Representatives and Electoral College votes. Starting with the 2030 Census, apportionment will be based solely on the number of U.S. citizens, excluding all non-citizens. Furthermore, the Census will mandate reporting the citizenship status of all household members, potentially shifting political power among states with large non-citizen populations.
Key points
2030 Census and beyond: Mandatory inclusion of a citizenship question, requiring respondents to categorize household members (citizen, national, lawfully residing alien, unlawfully residing alien).
Representation rules change: Congressional seats and Electoral College votes will be determined only by the number of U.S. citizens in each state.
Impact on states: States with significant non-citizen populations may see a reduction in their political representation in Congress.
Data transparency: The government must publicly release state-level data disaggregated by the four citizenship categories within 120 days of the Census completion.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3659
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2024-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Representation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3659.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 2030 Census and beyond: Mandatory inclusion of a citizenship question, requiring respondents to categorize household members (citizen, national, lawfully residing alien, unlawfully residing alien).
  • Representation rules change: Congressional seats and Electoral College votes will be determined only by the number of U.S. citizens in each state.
  • Impact on states: States with significant non-citizen populations may see a reduction in their political representation in Congress.
  • Data transparency: The government must publicly release state-level data disaggregated by the four citizenship categories within 120 days of the Census completion.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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